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Associate General Counsel Jobs in Manhattan, KS at Kansas State University
Title: Associate General Counsel
Company: Kansas State University
Location: Manhattan, KS
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r**Associate General Counsel**
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rKansas State University
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r****About This Role****
The Associate General Counsel serves within Kansas State University's
Office of General Counsel (OGC) and provides legal support across a
broad spectrum of University operations. The OGC represents the
University with regard to all legal matters and is comprised of 6
general practice higher education attorneys and 3 professional legal
staff. This position will provide legal expertise and leadership on the
University's transactional legal matters, including advising on
contracting, data and information technology, real estate, construction,
research, entrepreneurial endeavors, policy, and open records. The
attorney will serve as OGC's primary liaison to the Divisions of
Financial Services, Information Technology, and Facilities, among other
major units and colleges, and will advise on regulatory compliance and
other matters associated with the general practice of higher education
law. The attorney works closely with University administrators, faculty,
and staff to ensure compliance and mitigate risk. The role requires
strong legal judgment, interpersonal skills, inter-office collaboration,
and a commitment to supporting the mission of higher education and
Kansas State University.
****About Us****
We serve as legal counsel to our client, the University. We empower the
University's teaching, research, and service mission in accordance with
legal obligations, policy requirements, and best practices applicable to
public research and land-grant universities. We proactively identify and
mitigate risk and respond to the University's legal needs. We engage
collaboratively and creatively to provide practical, timely solutions.
****Worksite Description****
This position is **On-site**.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working
to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid
work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
****What You'll Need to Succeed****
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited school. The degree
requirement ensures candidates possess the advanced legal knowledge,
Strategic Leadership Capabilities, And Policy Coordination Skills
essential for managing legal operations, advising senior leadership,
and guiding institutional policy across complex regulatory
environments. These competencies are typically developed and
rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and
intensive experiential experience inherent in a Juris Doctor program
from an ABA-accredited law school-a prerequisite for licensure to
practice law.
- Six years of relevant experience
- Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Kansas or admitted
to membership within 12 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications
- 4 or more years of licensed legal practice
- Strong interest in higher education legal practice
- Significant experience in providing sophisticated legal advice on
matters including contracting, complex transactions, and/or real
estate and construction
- Experience in providing counsel on transactions and legal policy
involving data security, information technology, and privacy laws
- Experience advising higher education institutions and/or government
agencies
- Excellent legal research, writing, presentation, and project
management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience maintaining client
relationships
- Ability to work in-office at K-State's Manhattan campus
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and
manage multiple priorities
- Commitment to handling confidential and sensitive information with
discretion
Sponsorship Eligibility
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing
basis without sponsorship
****How to Apply****
Please Submit The Following Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three Professional References
****Application Window****
Applications close on: April 10, 2026
****Anticipated Hiring Pay Range****
$135,542 – $147,500 Annually
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